Darden Purcell - Where The Blue Begins (2016)

Darden Purcell's highly anticipated second CD, Where the Blue Begins, masterfully showcases her honey and spice drenched voice, artistic sophistication, and vocal maturity. From her adept navigation of intricate lines on "Destination Moon" to her delicate interpretation of "Stairway to the Stars," Where the Blue Begins demonstrates Purcell is a musical "tour de force."

Shawn Purcell's arrangements illuminate fresh adaptations on well-worn standards such as "Old Devil Moon" and "You Stepped Out of a Dream" as well as more obscure pieces "This Bitter Earth" and Alec Wilder's "Moon and Sand." Produced by Doc Severinsen drummer, Stockton Helbing (drums and cymbals), with musical direction by Shawn Purcell (nylon string and electric guitar), Where the Blue Begins also features first-call Washington D.C. musicians, Todd Simon (B3 organ, piano, wurlitzer and Fender Rhodes), Paul Henry (acoustic and electric bass) and Kenny Rittenhouse (flugelhorn and trumpet). From the Jazz neophyte to the most seasoned aficionado, Where the Blue Begins satisfies all.

TRACKLIST

01. Destination Moon
02. Moon And Sand
03. Lullaby Of The Leaves
04. You Stepped Out Of A Dream
05. This Bitter Earth
06. Old Devil Moon
07. Dam That Dream
08. No Moon At All
09. The Nearness Of You
10. Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams Weaver Of Dreams
11. Stairway To The Stars